  Author Akram Aylisli may leave Azerbaijan February 11, 2013 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani author, stripped of national honors for "insulting the dignity" of his country with a novel that describes Azerbaijanis attacking Armenians, commented on a shocking statement of Modern Musavat party leader. Earlier Hafiz Hajiyev urged cutting off Akram Aylisli's ear for a 10000 manat reward. "In any adequate country, those making such statements would be prosecuted. However, Azeri police has long been tolerant to the absurd statements by this person," Aylisli said. The author urged the country's law enforcement agencies to provide his security; otherwise, he said, "I and my family will be forced to leave the country." Aylisli's "Stone Dreams," set during the wake of Karabakh war, drew protests after its publication for its sympathetic depiction of Armenians. Last week, President Ilham Aliyev announced his decision to strip the 75-year-old Aylisli of state honors and his pension.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back  A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. |
